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Design rules

THE most effective way to change the feel of a space is to play with the lighting. It is also one of the easiest things to do, as it does not need to be invasive or expensive and is just as doable in a rental as it is in a home that you own.

■ Create pools of light, rather than just blasting a whole room. To do this, you need multiple lights, with each illuminating only

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